As our age grows, our skin condition will change too. The celebrity makeup artist, beauty expert and over-all beauty man in-the-know, Andrew Sotomayor has shared some tips to resolve these concerns.
1. Choose skincare products with built in moisturizers and anti-aging ingredients
As our skin tends to become drier as we grow older. Therefore, it is important to choose skin care or make up products which contain richer moisturizer and anti-aging ingredients.
2. Choose cream or liquid makeups
Cream or liquid makeups can blend and layer easily, which makes your morning makeup routine faster. Most women of color need two different shades of face makeup. For at home use, a liquid foundation that works well on the deepest tone on the skin towards hairline, and a concealer that is the same as or one shade lighter that the brightest tone on face.
3. Keep on makeup
Makeup can be functional and fashionable. Don’t be afraid to wear a little more makeup if you need it, and get a great pair of heels makes you walk taller and adds a ton of style. A great set of false lashes also wakes up the whole face, and some glamour that still looks like you.
4. Key words in choosing makeup and skin care products: Moisturizing, Smoothing & Illuminating
Moisturizing, smoothing, illuminating are important for women over 30. Avoid products containing harsh ingredients or toxic preservatives like parabens.
5. Choose a sunscreen that’s right for yourself
Better quality concealers can be hide these things, and so can sunscreen. Regardless of skin color, everyone is subject to sun damage and you should find a sunscreen that’s right for yourself.
6. Do not be afraid to let your skin “shine strategically”
A lot of women in their 30’s have oily skin and skip moisturizer thinking it will make them look greasy. Actually, using a lightweight moisturizer helps skin stay balanced. You may use mattifying products to diffuse light and smooth skin texture, but don’t be afraid to let your skin “shine strategically”.
